The Foresters Guide to Birmingham

This fine example of the Corinthian order of architecture is in New Street; and the model followed is that of the splendid Temple of Jupiter…

This is an exceedingly fine church in the pointed style, and is well worth a visit. Source: The Foresters’ Guide to Birmingham and Its Neighbourhood….

Of course an immense quantity of machinery is made in Birmingham. One of the most interesting of these establishments is the well-known Cornwall Works of…

This useful trade dates from the year 1750, and at that time the making of a perfect pin required no fewer than fourteen processes. They…

This small article, “mightier than the sword,” only dates from 1829, and it is now one of the greatest industries of the town. At first…

This is our second parish church, and is still frequently spoken of as the “New” Church. The site is a splendid one, and won the…

Of Nonconformists: which are very numerous, we may mention Carr’s Lane. Carr’s Lane, a place of worship which has been rendered of” world-wide” note from…

There is no mention of a church in Doomsday Book, but doubtless Birmingham possessed one at that time. The tower is said to date from…

This fine pile of buildings faces New street and Stephenson Place. The Exchange was opened in 1865: the principal front is 180 feet long, the…